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In much of Australia the UV Index reaches 3 or above for most of the year, and all year round in the north. That's the level at which SunSmart recommends sun protection: shade, clothing, a broad-brimmed hat, sunscreen and sunglasses. These guides cover UV parasols, sun-sensitive medicines and staying cooler outdoors.

Start with our Australian guides:

Sun Protection Guides for Australia

Beach Umbrella

Solving Sand and Salt Damage on Beach Umbrellas

Spending a day at the beach sounds great until it's time to pack up and your umbrella won’t close, the fabric looks worn out, or the frame creaks when you...

Solving Sand and Salt Damage on Beach Umbrellas

Spending a day at the beach sounds great until it's time to pack up and your umbrella won’t close, the fabric looks worn out, or the frame creaks when you...

Lupus Sun Sensitivity: 7 Strategies to Protect Yourself Outdoors

Lupus Sun Sensitivity: 7 Strategies to Protect ...

Lupus sun sensitivity affects 40-70% of patients. Learn evidence-based strategies including UV umbrellas, UPF clothing, and timing to prevent flares.

Lupus Sun Sensitivity: 7 Strategies to Protect ...

Lupus sun sensitivity affects 40-70% of patients. Learn evidence-based strategies including UV umbrellas, UPF clothing, and timing to prevent flares.

umbrella

Year-Round UV Protection Tips

Most people think UV exposure is a summer problem. But UV rays don't follow the seasons the way heat and daylight do. Whether it's January in the Pacific Northwest, a...

Year-Round UV Protection Tips

Most people think UV exposure is a summer problem. But UV rays don't follow the seasons the way heat and daylight do. Whether it's January in the Pacific Northwest, a...

How to Use a Beach Umbrella With UV Protection in Late Fall

How to Use a Beach Umbrella With UV Protection ...

Quick Reference Summary: Late Fall Beach Umbrella Use Don't Underestimate Fall UV: Even with cooler temperatures, UV radiation remains a significant threat, especially due to reflection off sand and water....

How to Use a Beach Umbrella With UV Protection ...

Quick Reference Summary: Late Fall Beach Umbrella Use Don't Underestimate Fall UV: Even with cooler temperatures, UV radiation remains a significant threat, especially due to reflection off sand and water....

UV-Blocker compact personal sun umbrella in use outdoors — Fixing Broken Locking Mechanisms in Travel Sun Umbrellas

Fixing Broken Locking Mechanisms in Travel Sun ...

A travel sun umbrella is one of those things you don’t think much about until you really need it. Whether you're relaxing at a sunny park, watching a soccer game,...

Fixing Broken Locking Mechanisms in Travel Sun ...

A travel sun umbrella is one of those things you don’t think much about until you really need it. Whether you're relaxing at a sunny park, watching a soccer game,...

Portable Umbrellas

Setting Up Portable Umbrellas in Different Grou...

If you spend time outside each day, whether it’s walking the dog or heading to work, chances are you’re also exposing your skin to harmful ultraviolet rays. While it may...

Setting Up Portable Umbrellas in Different Grou...

If you spend time outside each day, whether it’s walking the dog or heading to work, chances are you’re also exposing your skin to harmful ultraviolet rays. While it may...